The quarterback duel of Sam Howell vs. Sam Hartman lived up to the hype, but it was North Carolina running back Ty Chandler who stole the show as the Tar Heels handed Wake Forest their first loss of the season.
Chandler racked up 213 yards and four touchdowns on just 22 carries, averaging nearly 10 yards per attempt. His final score was a 50-yarder that put the game out of reach in the final minutes of a 58-55 victory.
Howell threw for 216 yards and a touchdown through the air, and added another 104 yards and two scores on the ground.
Hartman continued his impressive 2021 campaign with another strong performance, throwing for 398 yards and five touchdowns, but with a pair of interceptions. He also made an impact on the ground, rushing for 78 yards and two more scores.
In a wide-open running back class, Chandler’s performance could have him moving up the board as one of the top senior runners in the 2022 NFL draft.
